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BK-7m_UK.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. ForEU EU Countries countries For This product complies with the requirements of European Directive EMC 2004/108/EC. For Forthe theUSA USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM r ENGLISH Owner’s Manual ENGLISH Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland BK-7m Backing Module. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the BK-7m’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. About this manual ENGLISH You should first read the chapter “Before you start using the BK-7m” on p. 15. It explains how to connect the AC adaptor and turn on the power.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Using the unit safely Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Using the unit safely • Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord's outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Important notes 1. Important notes In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” on p. 4, please read and observe the following: Power supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Important notes • Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory or the BK-7m’s USB MEMORY port. • Never connect your USB memory to the BK-7m via a USB hub. Liability and copyright • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Features 2. Features The BK-7m is a professional backing module designed to provide everything the entertaining artist and serious amateur musician needs on the stage, in the studio, or at home. High-quality sounds The best sounds generated by a top-level sound generator with 128-voice polyphony.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Contents 1. Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3. Panel description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Mastering Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 SMF/Style Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 SMF/Style Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Tone/Part Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Tone/Part Equalizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BK-7m_UK.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Panel description 3. Panel description Front panel I A D B J E F G H K C L M N R U V W C D E F P S X Y A VOLUME knob B O Use this knob to set the BK-7m’s global output volume (all signals transmitted to the OUTPUT sockets). The setting of this knob also determines the volume in the headphones you may connect.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Panel description K 1/2/3/4 & MBS/LWR/UP2/UP1 buttons L M N O These buttons are used to either select a One Touch memory (if [ONE TOUCH] lights) or to switch the realtime parts (Upper1, Upper2, Lower, Manual Bass) on and off (if [PART] lights). While the [PART] button lights, pressing and holding one of these four buttons calls up a display page where you can select another sound (“Tone”) for the real-time part in question.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Rear panel Rear panel A B K F C D E A USB COMPUTER port Use a USB cable to connect the BK-7m to your computer via this connector (page 17). B USB MEMORY port Connect a optional USB memory here. Note: Roland does not recommend using USB hubs, irrespective of whether they are active or passive. Please connect only one USB memory to this port. NOTE Use USB memory sold by Roland.
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BK-7m_UK.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Before you start using the BK-7m 5. Before you start using the BK-7m Connecting the AC adaptor 1. 2. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume. Connect the included power cord to the AC adapter. The indicator will light once you plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet. AC adapter You can also connect the BK-7m’s OUTPUT sockets to the audio inputs of an external instrument (digital piano, etc.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Before you start using the BK-7m NOTE When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the audio inputs may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors. If you wish to use the BK-7m with a digital piano, connect its MIDI OUT socket to the digital piano’s MIDI IN socket, and its MIDI IN socket to the digital piano’s MIDI OUT socket.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Connecting the BK-7m to your computer Connecting the BK-7m to your computer Connecting a television set Video cable (Commercially available) If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the COMPUTER port located on the BK-7m’s rear panel to the USB port of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. (Rear panel) • Use the BK-7m as a sound module.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Before you start using the BK-7m NOTE Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-series, sold separately) or pedal switch (Roland DP-series, BOSS FS-5U). By connecting any other expression pedal or footswitch, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage the unit. ■ FC-7 pedal unit You can also connect an optional FC-7 MIDI Foot Controller to the PEDAL FC-7 socket.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Listening through headphones Listening through headphones Turning the power on/off You can use headphones to enjoy the BK-7m without disturbing those around you, such as at night. Once the connections have been completed, turn on the power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Turning the power on 1.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Before you start using the BK-7m NOTE See “Wizard Connection” on p. 22 for how to ensure that the BK-7m receives MIDI messages from an external device. Turning the power off 1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume. NOTE Never switch off the BK-7m while playback or recording is running or while data are being read from, or written to, an external USB memory. 2. 3.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Basic operation of the BK-7m 6. Basic operation of the BK-7m About the display and cursor operation This section introduces the information that appears on the main page in the BK-7m’s display and how to navigate the menu. Moving between windows Here is how to navigate the menu to select the setting you want to change. 1. MENU Main page Current measure Press [MENU] button.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Wizard Connection 7. Wizard Connection Your BK-7m contains a “Wizard Connection” that tells you step by step how to set up the BK-7m for MIDI communication. This wizard saves you a lot of time, which is why we recommend using it each time you connect a different MIDI device to the BK-7m.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Details about the ‘Wizard Connection’ categories Press the [EXIT] button if you prefer not to save these settings. In that case, the BK-7m goes on using the last configuration you selected. The settings of the last MIDI Set you saved will be loaded each time you switch on the BK-7m. There is thus no need to use the “Wizard Connection” function as long as you don’t change your MIDI setup.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Wizard Connection Select “OTHERS1” if you are using an accordion fitted with a MIDI interface. Its treble, chord 1 and bass sections will trigger the UP1 (+ UP2), LWR and MBS parts respectively. The chords you play with the chord buttons (left hand) are used to “feed” the BK-7m’s Arranger. Here, there are four steps: • “Play a note on treble section” ‰ Press any key or button of the treble keyboard.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Details about the ‘Wizard Connection’ categories allowing you to control which notes you play on your guitar should be recognized by the BK-7m’s Arranger (see p. 65).
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BK-7m_UK.book Page 27 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts 8. Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts Your BK-7m contains four real-time parts that can be controlled via MIDI: UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS. Feel free to use only one of them at a time or to control them simultaneously. You can assign the desired sounds (or “Tones”) to each of these parts. See page 91 for a list of the available sounds. Switching real-time parts on and off 1.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 28 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts NOTE The SuperNATURAL sounds can only be assigned to the UP1 part. 7. Play a few notes on the external keyboard to audition the sound. Selecting a Tone on the main page 1. If the main page is not displayed, press and hold the [EXIT] button until it appears.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 29 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Selecting Tones for the real-time parts 7. 8. 9. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired family, then press the dial to confirm your selection. Supernatural sound controls Rx MIDI Message Explanation Noise Level CC 16 Default: 64 This adjusts the amount of breath and keys noise. Play Stability CC 17 Default: 64 Adjusts the accuracy of the player.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 30 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Music Style functions 9. Music Style functions The BK-7m contains a function that plays back automatic accompaniments called “Music Styles”. This section explains how to take advantage of the BK-7m’s accompaniments.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 31 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Using Music Styles ■ SYNC START VARIATION [4] Explanation This is the most complex arrangement. Consider selecting it for the bridge or the final chorus sections of a song. Note that the VARIATION patterns are repeated (played back in a loop) until select a different pattern or stop Music Style playback. ■ INTRO This button activates and switches off the “Sync Start” or “Sync Start/Stop” function.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 32 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Music Style functions ■ ENDING ■ AUTO FILL IN This button allows you to end your songs with a suitable closing section if you don’t want to simply stop Music Style playback. The behavior of the Ending pattern depends on when you press the [ENDING] button: [ENDING] Behavior Pressed before starting Music Style playback The indicator lights. When you start Music Style playback, the Arranger plays a musical ending.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 33 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Playing back Music Styles The main page displays the name of the last chord the BK-7m recognized: Playing back Music Styles Let us now take a closer look at the interactive aspects of the BK-7m’s Music Styles and at how to use them. 1. Connect your MIDI controller (see p. 16). If necessary, follow the instructions of the “Wizard Connection” function (see p. 22). 2.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 34 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Music Style functions • Press the TEMPO [√] or [®] button to decrease or increase the tempo. Using the ‘One Touch’ function The ONE TOUCH memories help you select Tones for the real-time parts that match the atmosphere of the current Music Style. There are four such ONE TOUCH memories per Music Style. 1. Select the desired Music Style. See page 32. 2. Switch on the [ONE TOUCH] button (its indicator lights).
BK-7m_UK.book Page 35 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Using the BK-7m as a USB player 10. Using the BK-7m as a USB player This section explains how to playback MIDI (SMF) and audio songs stored on an optional USB memory. Note that it is also possible to select Music Styles on that device and to use them in the same way as the internal Styles. New song and Music Style files can be copied to the USB memory using your computer as you purchase them.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 36 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Using the BK-7m as a USB player • Press the [TAP TEMPO] button at least three times at the desired tempo. (This function is not available if you selected an audio file (WAV or mp3.) Playing back a song or Music Style from a USB memory If you selected a Music Style, see “Playing back Music Styles” on p. 33, because operation is the same as for internal Music Styles.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 37 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Other important functions 11. Other important functions This section presents other important function you may need regularly. Changing the key (b) Rotate the dial to select the mode, then press the dial. This function allows you to transpose the BK-7m’s pitch in semi-tone steps. Depending on the mode setting, this transposition applies to all sections or just a specific setting.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 38 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Other important functions Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Cancel’ You can use this function to mute tracks of Music Styles or the melody part of the selected Standard MIDI File (SMF). After selecting a WAV or mp3 audio file, you can attenuate the vocal part at the center of the stereo image (“Center Cancel”). The Mute function’s behavior depends on the selected file type. 1. 2. 3. Select a song (SMF or audio) or a Music Style.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 39 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Using Split mode When you start playback, you will notice that active parts are indicated by moving bar graphs that simulate level meters. The bar graphs of muted parts do not move. the MBS and/or LWR parts (if they are active). Note numbers above the split point can be used to play melodies using the UP1 and/or UP2 part. MIDI IN 7.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 40 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Other important functions Metronome Parameter Setting The BK-7m is equipped with a metronome that can be used in various situations. To use the metronome, here is what you need to do: Count In Off, 1bar, 2bar This parameter allows you to switch the Count-In function on (“1 BAR” or “2 BAR”) or off. When on, the metronome will count in the specified number of measures (bars) before the Music Style or SMF song starts playing.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 41 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Performance Lists 12. Performance Lists Performance/Music Assistant Info The display now shows all Performance Lists it found on the USB memory. (The internal “Music Assistant” list is always displayed in the top line.) The “Performance List” is a list of up to 999 Performance memories.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 42 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Performance Lists Recalling a Performance/Music Assistant memory Quickly locating Performance memories Here is how to select a Performance/Music Assistant memory from the last list you loaded (see p. 41). The BK-7m provides a function that allows you to search the connected USB memory for Performance memory files whose names start with a given letter.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 43 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Saving your settings as a Performance Saving your settings as a Performance 1. 2. 7. This memory is added at the end of the currently selected Performance List (see “Loading a Performance/Music Assistant List” on p. 41). Select a Music Style or song. Select all settings you would like to use for this Music Style or song.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 44 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Performance Lists If you did not save the Performance List, the BK-7m now signals that you need to save it to preserve your changes. If you select ‘Edit’ The display shows all Performance memories to which the selected List refers. The “Edit” option allows you to do the following: Operation Explanation Delete Deletes the selected Performance memory from the active list.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 45 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Other Performance List functions 1. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired character, then press the dial. 1. You can press the ONE TOUCH [1] button to delete the selected character. The [2] button allows you to insert a character. 2. 3. 4. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the next character position you want to change, then press the dial. Repeat steps (1) and (2) above to complete the name.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 46 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Recording your performance as audio data 13. Recording your performance as audio data Your BK-7m allows you to record everything it can transmit to its outputs, i.e. Music Style or song playback, your playing, your singing, and any audio signal transmitted to the BK-7m. (The metronome signal is not recorded.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 47 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Listening to your recording If you selected (a) or (b) above, you can listen to your recorded performance: 1. r Recording If the USB memory already contains a file of that name, you will be asked whether you want to overwrite it: Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback of your recording.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 48 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Cover functions for Music Styles and SMF songs 14. Cover functions for Music Styles and SMF songs The Cover function allows you to change the orchestration of the selected Music Style or SMF song based on one of the 30 presets. The new version can be saved to a USB memory. The display changes to: Using Music Style or SMF Covers ‰ Not available for audio files.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 49 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Saving your modified Music Style or SMF song Saving your modified Music Style or SMF song 1. If the USB memory already contains a Music Style or song file of that name, you will be asked whether you want to overwrite it: Select the desired “Cover” setting. See “Using Music Style or SMF Covers” on p. 48. 2. 3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous menu.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 50 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options 15. Menu options The BK-7m’s [MENU] button provides access to the available parameters and functions. General procedure 1. Press the [MENU] button (its indicator lights). Function group Explanation Makeup Tools These functions allow you to edit the selected Music Style or SMF song in an intuitive way, without caring too much about the underlying MIDI parameters. See page 75.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 51 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Parameter/Group Explanation Save As Default This function allows you to save all “Performance Edit” settings as the new defaults that will be loaded each time you switch on the BK-7m. Reverb Send Use this parameter to set the reverb send level (i.e. the amount of effect that should be added). Parameter Setting Reverb Send 0~127 Chorus Send Use this parameter to set the chorus send level (i.e.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 52 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Parameter Setting range Explanation Mid Gain –15~+15dB Use this parameter to set the level of the selected “Mid” frequency. Mid Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Use this parameter to specify the width of the “Mid Frequency” band that you want to boost or cut. Smaller values mean that neighboring frequencies above/below that value are also affected. Low Freq Low Gain 3.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 53 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Filter Up: The cutoff frequency of the Tone assigned to the selected part can be raised (so that the sound becomes brighter). Filter Down: The cutoff frequency of the Tone assigned to the selected part can be lowered (so that the sound becomes mellower). NOTE Depending on the value you set for “Cut Off”, the “Filter Up” and “Down” parameters may have no audible effect.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 54 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Vibrato Delay This parameter adjusts the time required for the vibrato effect to begin. Positive (+) settings increase the time before vibrato will begin and negative settings shorten the time. Parameter Setting Vibrato Delay –64~+63 C1 The function of this parameter depends on the sound you assigned to the selected part.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 55 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Mfx Type The BK-7m provides 84 different multi-effects types, some of which are combinations of two effects for added flexibility. This parameter allows you to select the desired type. The available types are: 1. Thru 2. Stereo EQ 3. Overdrive 4. Distortion 5. Phaser 6. Spectrum 7. Enhancer 8. Auto Wah 9. Rotary 10. Compressor 11. Limiter 12. Hexa-Chorus 13. Trem Chorus 14. Space-D 15. St.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 56 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Diffusion 0~127 Adjusts the change in density of the reverb over time. The higher the value, the more the density increases with time. (The effect of this parameter is most noticeable with long reverb times.) Time 0~127 Time length of reverberation.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 57 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Output Select Main, Rev, Main+Rev Allows you to specify where the processor’s output signal should go: to the OUTPUT (“Main”), the Reverb processor (“Rev”) or both (“Main+Rev”). The latter two options mean that the chorus signal is also processed by the reverb effect you select. Rate Hz 0.05~10.00Hz Specifies the modulation speed.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 58 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Pre LPF 0~7 Cuts the high frequency range of the sound coming into the chorus. Higher values will cut more of the high frequencies. Output Select Main, Rev, Main+Rev Level 0~127 Output level of the chorus signal. Feedback 0~127 Adjusts the amount of the chorus sound that is fed back into the effect.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 59 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Parameter Setting Explanation C Feedback –98~+98% Adjusts the proportion of the delay sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (–) settings invert the phase.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 60 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options ‘Arranger Setting’ parameters This function group can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Arranger Setting”. Seventh chords Fundamental + any white key to the left of the fundamental. Minor seventh chords Fundamental + any black key to the left + any white key to the left.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 61 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Performance Edit’ parameters ‘Melody Intelligent’ parameters Save As Default This function group can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Melody Intelligent”. This function allows you to save the current “Performance Edit” settings as default settings. These settings are loaded each time you switch on the BK-7m.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 62 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options ‘Global’ parameters The settings of the “Global” parameters can be saved to the BK-7m’s global memory. If you don’t save them, your changes are lost when you switch off the BK-7m. Scale Tune This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Scale Tune”. See “Save Global” on p. 65 for how to save these settings.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 63 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Global’ parameters The parameters on this page allow you to filter certain Performance settings. Select “On” for the settings you do not want to load along with the remaining settings when you select a Performance memory.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 64 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options The following table shows the utility parameters. Parameter Setting Explanation Song Quick Start Off, 2nd bar, 1st note Off: Playback starts at the very beginning of the song file (which may contain a few silent bars). 2nd bar: Causes playback to start from measure 2 of the selected Standard MIDI File.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 65 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Global’ parameters Function Explanation Function Explanation Intro Ending Variation1 Variation2 Variation3 Variation4 Bass Inversion Same functions as the [INTRO], [ENDING], [VARIATION1], [VARIATION2], [VARIATION3], [VARIATION4], [BASS INV], buttons. See “Using Music Styles” on p. 30. ChordRecOff Arranger Hold Allows you to switch the Arranger Hold function on and off. See page 60.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 66 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options MIDI parameters This section discusses the BK-7m’s MIDI parameters and the associated memories called “MIDI Sets”. ■ What’s MIDI “MIDI” stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard that allows performance data to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 67 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MIDI parameters Tx Local This is where you can disconnect the part from the internal sound source (“Off”) – or re-establish that connection (“On”). Parameter Setting Tx Local Off, On 1. Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the part you want to edit (Part 1~16). The display now shows the settings for the selected part. Rx Select “On” if you want the selected part to receive MIDI data.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 68 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Filter Setting Explanation Soft Off, On Select “On” to filter Soft messages (CC67). Caf Off, On Select “On” to filter CafChannel aftertouch. RPN Off, On Select “On” to filter Registered parameter number messages (CC100/101). NRPN Off, On Select “On” to filter Nonregistered parameter number messages (CC98/99). System Exclusive Off, On Select “On” to filter System Exclusive messages.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 69 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MIDI parameters The “Sync” parameters allow you to specify whether or not the BK-7m should send MIDI real-time messages when you start Style or song playback. This allows you to synchronize external instruments or (software) sequencers with your BK-7m. Parameter Setting Explanation Sync Rx Off, On This parameter is used to specify whether Music Style and song playback should be synchronized by an external MIDI device.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 70 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Tx Off, On Switches the transmission of MIDI messages on the Basic channel on or off. Style Volume Rx Off, On Tx Channel 1~16 The channel used to transmit MIDI messages. Allows you to enable or disable the reception of volume messages relating the Style.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 71 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Mastering Tools Parameters The following parameters are located on the display page that can be selected using [MENU] button‰ “MIDI” ‰ “Edit System” ‰ “Parameters”. Parameter Setting Explanation Soft Thru Off, Global, Piano Select “Global” if the BK-7m should transmit all MIDI messages it receives (using its MIDI OUT socket). Select “Piano” if you wish to connect the BK-7m to a digital piano.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 72 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options To edit the SMF/Style Compressor parameters, use [MENU] button ‰ “Mastering Tools” ‰ “SMF/Style Compressor”. 1. 2. 4. Setting Explanation Attack 0~100ms Use this parameter to specify how fast the compressor of the band in question should start processing the signal once the level of that band exceeds the “Threshold” level. Choose a smaller value if you prefer a compression similar to that of FM radio stations.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 73 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Mastering Tools Write User This function allows you to save the settings you made on the “SMF/Style Compressor” page. 1. 5. If none of the preset memories contains the settings you need, you can change the following parameters using the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial. Parameter Setting range Explanation Level 0~127 Use this parameter to set the equalizer’s input level.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 74 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Parameter Setting range Explanation Mid Gain –15~15dB Use this parameter to set the level of the selected “Mid” frequency. Low Frequency 50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400Hz Allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the low band (this is a shelving filter). Low Gain –15~15dB 1. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Write User”, then press the dial. 2.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 75 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Makeup Tools (Style and SMF) If you don’t want to define the current settings as the default state, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “NO”, then press the dial. The BK-7m then returns to the “Tone/Part Compressor” page.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 76 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Setting Meaning Hall1, Hall2 These types simulate the reverb of a small (1) or large (2) concert hall and thus sound much “bigger” than the Room types above. Plate This algorithm simulates the acoustics of a concert hall. Delay A delay effect (no reverb). Works a lot like an echo effect and thus repeats the sounds. Pan Delay This is a stereo version of the above delay effect.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 77 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Makeup Tools (Style and SMF) NOTE If you select a Drum Set in step (1) above, the parameter list looks slightly different than for instruments that do not use a Drum Set. “Drum Sets” are special “Tones” that assign different sounds to most keys/note numbers, allowing you (and the BK-7m) to play realistic drum and percussion parts.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 78 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options ative values reduce all velocity values by the same amount (leaving differences between notes intact), while positive settings increase all velocity values. Parameter Setting Velocity -127~+127 Cut Off This filter parameter allows you to make the selected sound darker or brighter. Positive settings mean that more overtones are allowed to pass, so that the sound becomes brighter.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 79 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Makeup Tools (Style and SMF) Mfx The BK-7m contains three multi-effect processors (“Mfx”), one reverb processor and one chorus processor that can be used to process Music Styles or Standard MIDI Files. Select “Off” for instruments that don’t need to be processed by any Mfx. Parameter Setting Mfx Off, A, B, C Edit EQ To edit the equalizer parameters, press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to jump to the “Edit EQ” page.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 80 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Drum Instrument (D) If you want to edit the settings for specific instruments of the selected Drum Set, press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to jump to the “Drum Instrument” page. If you want to edit the settings for specific instruments of the selected Drum Set, press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to jump to the “Drum Instrument” page. You can then use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to edit the available parameters.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 81 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Makeup Tools (Style and SMF) The display changes to: NOTE The changes you make using the procedure described above can be “burned” into the Music Style song file using the “Freeze Data” command (see p. 81). Doing so will allow you to hear those changes on any sequencer (software) you use. Changes you don’t “freeze” are nevertheless stored when you save the edited Music Style song file—but only the BK-7m can read them. 4. 5.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 82 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Menu options V-LINK function 2. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the “V-Link” entry, then press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial. 3. Use the following controls on the front panel to control the Edirol P-10. The BK-7m has a powerful new interface for realtime audio-and-video integration. V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 83 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Factory Reset Factory Reset 2. Press the [MENU] button. The following function allows you to recall the BK-7m’s original factory settings. This has no effect on the data stored on a USB memory. 1. MENU Press the [MENU] button. MENU 3. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the “Format USB Device” entry, then press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial. 4.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 84 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Using the BK-7m with SONAR LE 16. Using the BK-7m with SONAR LE The BK-7m comes bundled with the Cakewalk SONAR LE software that runs on Windows computers. Installing this powerful software allows you to use the BK-7m as a versatile multitimbral sound module, adding top-notch sounds to your PC-based music productions.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 85 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Troubleshooting 17. Troubleshooting Symptom Action Power does not turn on. Is the included AC adaptor/power cord correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the BK-7m? Do not use any AC adaptor or power cord other than the ones included. Doing so will cause malfunctions. 15 No sound from the BK-7m.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 86 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Troubleshooting Symptom Action No sound when a MIDI device is connected to BK-7m. Are all devices powered on? Did you connect a MIDI cable Did you select the correct MIDI channel? Please see “Wizard Connection” on p. 22. — 16 22 Is the appropriate “Rx” parameter active? If not, switch it on. — After connecting the BK-7m’s COMPUTER port to your computer, the BK-7m doesn’t receive MIDI messages.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 87 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r ‘Wizard Connection’ settings 18. ‘Wizard Connection’ settings The “Wizard Connection” function (see p. 22) performs the following settings to ensure smooth communication with your external MIDI controller: External instrument Category Settings Type Performance & Global Settings Octave LWR: +1 Split Point: G3 ROLAND DIGITAL PIANO OTHERS Performance Hold Lower Octave: On Split: Off Arr Type: Off (See “Performance Hold” on p.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 88 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Music Style list r 19.
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BK-7m_UK.book Page 90 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Music Style list 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 6_8 March US March Orchestral Polka Foxtrot Beguine Reggae Island Piano Waltz Guitar Waltz Country Swing Orchestral Waltz 20 20 19 34 39 8 8 18 18 16 17 11 10 9 7 16 8 10 12 13 18 48 Style division program change numbers The following program change numbers allow you to select the desired Music Style division via MIDI.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 91 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Tone List 20. Tone List Piano NaturalPiano SuperiorPian ClassicPiano UprightPiano Brite Piano Piano+String Piano+Choir StackedPiano Honky-tonk 1 RD Piano 1 Rock Piano Dance Piano Mild Piano MonoAcPiano European Pf RD Piano 1 w Honky-tonk 2 EP – Keyboard Vintage EP1 Pro Stage Phase EP Vintage EP2 Stage FM EPiano1 FM EPiano2 Wurly Clav. 1 Harpsichord1 Tremolo EP MIDI EPiano1 MIDI EPiano2 FM+SA EP St.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 92 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM r Backing Module BK-7m Tone List Distort Gt1 Dist. Mute Muted Over PedalSteel 5String Bs Picked Bass2 Slap Bass 1 XV Bass+Ride Drum'n'Bass Distort Gt2 LP OverDrv RockRhythm2 Muted Gt. 2 Jazz Gt. Picked Bass3 Slap Bass 2 Jazz Bass 1 Synth Bass 2 Picked Bass4 RockRhythm1 Muted Gt. 3 TC MutedGt TC Clean JGuitar Scat Reso Slap Bass Invader Jazz Bass 2 Rock Bass Fretless Bs2 Power Gt.2 Power Gt.3 Distort Gt3 Dist Rtm GTR Muted Gt.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 93 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Vocal Warm Voices Syn Vox Pad Fem Mm Srt Rich Choir 1 St.ChoirAahs Vox Pad Jazz Scat Choir Aahs Melted Chr ChorusLahs ChorusAahs Harpvox Voice Oohs Choir Hahs LFO Vox St.BoysChoir VoiceAah Mal Itopia Humming Silent Night Melted Choir Holy Voices Solo Vox JzVoiceBap JzVoiceDow Voice Dahs JzVox Thum JzVoiceDat Vox Sweep SynVox SC Heaven JX8P Vox Syn.Voice 1 Syn.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 94 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM r Backing Module BK-7m Tone List Acid Guitar D-50 Fat Saw Euro-Dance 2 Polysynth 2 LowBirds Pad D-50 Retour Fantasia 1 OB DoubleSaw Rock Lead Techno Saw JP DoubleSaw JP SuperSaw CS Saw MG Saw Lead Ice Rain Oct Saw Lead Chiffer Lead LM Pure Lead Big Blue Vibra Bells JUNO Rave LA Brass Ld Big Fives Goblin SequenceSaw3 Octave Stack Euro-Dance 1 Crispy Lead LM Blow Lead Xpressive 7th Atmos. Galaxy Way Rising OSC.
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BK-7m_UK.book Page 96 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets 21. Drum Sets C–1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 C0 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 C1 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 C2 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 C3 48 49 50 51 52 54 55 56 57 58 59 PC: 3 [CC32: 4] Std.1 Kick1 Std.1 Kick2 Std.1 Kick1 Std.1 Kick2 Std.2 Kick1 --- Std.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 97 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Drum Sets PC: 13 [CC32: 4] ROOM L/R PC: 14 [CC32: 4] HOUSE PC: 17 [CC32: 4] POWER PC: 20 [CC32: 4] V-Rock1 PC: 19 [CC32: 4] V-Rock2 PC: 25 [CC32: 4] ELECTRONIC PC: 26 [CC32: 4] TR-808 PC: 27 [CC32: 4] DANCE PC: 28 [CC32: 4] CR-78 PC: 29 [CC32: 4] TR-606 --- Elec Kick 2 Std.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 98 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 1 [CC32: 4] PC: 2 [CC32: 4] PC: 3 [CC32: 4] PC: 7 [CC32: 4] PC: 5 [CC32: 4] PC: 6 [CC32: 4] PC: 9 [CC32: 4] PC: 10 [CC32: 4] PC: 11 [CC32: 4] PC: 12 [CC32: 4] STANDARD 1 STANDARD 2 STANDARD L/R V-Pop1 V-R&B V-Fiesta ROOM HIP HOP JUNGLE TECHNO 82Rm Snare1 Std.1 Snare1 --Std.1 Snare1 85St BsDrum2 Crash Cym.1 CajonHi CajonHiFlm CajonHi CajonHiFlm CajonHi CajonHiFlm 85St Snare1 Std.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 99 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Drum Sets PC: 30 [CC32: 4] TR-707 PC: 31 [CC32: 4] TR-909 PC: 33 [CC32: 4] JAZZ PC: 34 [CC32: 4] JAZZ L/R PC: 41 [CC32: 4] BRUSH PC: 42 [CC32: 4] BRUSH 2 PC: 43 [CC32: 4] BRUSH 2 L/R PC: 44 [CC32: 4] V-JazzBrush PC: 49 [CC32: 4] ORCHESTRA PC: 50 [CC32: 4] ETHNIC Elec Kick 2 Elec Kick 2 Std.1 Kick1 --- Std.1 Kick1 Std.1 Kick1 --- HipHop BD1 Std.
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BK-7m_UK.book Page 101 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 30 [CC32: 4] TR-707 PC: 31 [CC32: 4] TR-909 PC: 33 [CC32: 4] JAZZ PC: 34 [CC32: 4] JAZZ L/R PC: 41 [CC32: 4] BRUSH PC: 42 [CC32: 4] BRUSH 2 PC: 43 [CC32: 4] BRUSH 2 L/R PC: 44 [CC32: 4] V-JazzBrush PC: 49 [CC32: 4] ORCHESTRA PC: 50 [CC32: 4] ETHNIC --Techno Hit --Techno Hit ----- 82Jz BsDrum2 Crash Cym.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 102 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 65 [CC32: 4] Or. R&B PC: 66 [CC32: 4] Or.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 103 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m PC: 61 [CC32: 4] PC: 63 [CC32: 4] PC: 64 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 3] PC: 32 [CC32: 4] PC: 65 [CC32: 4] PC: 66 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 4] SFX 2 CYM&CLAPS 2 V-VoxDrum Oriental 3 MultiDrum Or. R&B Or.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 104 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Specifications 22. Specifications Display type Display 128 x 64 pixels, graphic LCD Sound Source Max. Polyphony 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible) Sounds 1,092 tones 57 Drum Sets Multitimbral parts 4 real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS) + 16 Song parts Master Tuning 415.3~466.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 105 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Specifications Recording Media USB Flash memory Save format Audio files: WAV (44.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 106 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MIDI Implementation Chart 23. MIDI Implementation Chart [Backing Module] Model: BK-7m Date: January 2011 Version: 1.00 Function...
BK-7m_UK.book Page 107 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MFX types and parameters 24. MFX types and parameters Note: Most parameter names mentioned below cannot be displayed in full on the BK-7m and are therefore abbreviated. 1. Thru The effects processor is bypassed. ● Panpot (L64~0~63R)—Stereo location of the output sound. This is a mono effect that combines incoming signals. You can, however, place the processed signal anywhere between the left and right channels.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 108 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters 9. Rotary 12. Hexa-Chorus This effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often used with the electric organs. Since the movement of the highrange and low-range rotors can be set independently, the unique type of modulation characteristic of these speakers can be simulated quite closely.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 109 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MFX types and parameters 16. St. Flanger 19. Mod. Delay This is a stereo flanger. It produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing. This effect adds modulation to the delayed sound, producing an effect similar to a Flanger. ● Filter Type (OFF, LPF, HPF)—Type of filter. OFF: no filter is used. LPF: cuts the frequency range above the Cutoff value.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 110 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters ● Level (0~127)—Output level. 22. Time Delay This effect controls the delay time and pitch in realtime. Lengthening the delay time will lower the pitch and shortening it will raise the pitch. ● Delay Time (200~1000ms, note)—Adjusts the time until the delay is heard. ● Delay Feedback (–98%~0~98%)—Adjusts the amount of the delay sound that’s fed back into the effect. Negative (–) settings invert the phase.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 111 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MFX types and parameters 28. OD‰ Flanger 32. DST‰ Delay This effect connects an Overdrive and a Flanger in series. This effect connects distortion and a delay effect in series. ● Overdrive Drive (0~127)—Degree of distortion. Also changes the volume. ● Overdrive Panpot (L64~0~63R)—Stereo location of the overdrive sound. ● Flanger Pre Delay (0.0~100.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 112 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters 36. Chorus‰ DLY 39. CHO/DLY This effect connects a chorus and a delay in series. This effect connects a chorus and a delay in parallel. (“Parallel” means that the input signal is processed by two effects that do not interact.) ● Chorus Pre Delay (0.0~100.0ms)—Adjusts the delay between the incoming direct signal and the moment when the chorus starts working. ● Chorus Rate (0.05~10.0Hz)—Frequency, i.e.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 113 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MFX types and parameters 42. Isolator This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing you to add a special effect to the sound by cutting the volume in varying ranges. ● Boost/Cut Low/Mid/High Level (–60~0~4 [dB])—These boost and cut each of the High, Middle and Low frequency ranges. At –60dB, the sound becomes inaudible. 0dB is equivalent to the input level of the sound.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 114 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters 47. Speaker Sim Simulates the speaker type and mic settings used to record the speaker sound. ● Speaker Type—Select the type of speaker. The specifications of each type are as follows. The speaker column indicates the diameter of each speaker unit (in inches) and the number of units.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 115 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MFX types and parameters ● Balance—Sets the volume balance between the direct and the effect sound. With a setting of D100:0W only the direct sound will be output and with a setting of D0:100W the effect sound will be output. ● Level (0~127)—Output level. 52. Step Ring This is a ring modulator that uses a 16-step sequence to vary the frequency at which modulation is applied.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 116 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters ● Woofer Trans Down (0~127)—Adjusts the rate at which the woofer rotation slows down when the rotation is switched from Fast to Slow. ● Woofer Level (0~127)—Volume of the woofer. ● Tweeter Slow Speed (0.05~10.0Hz)—Low-speed rotation speed of the tweeter. ● Tweeter Fast Speed (0.05~10.0Hz)—High-speed rotation speed of the tweeter.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 117 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MFX types and parameters ● Low Rate [note] (Musical Notes)—Rate parameters can be set as a note-value of a tempo if you set the “Sync” parameter above to “Note”. Specify the value of the desired note. ● Low Depth (0~127)—Modulation depth for the low-range chorus sound. ● Low Phase (0~180 deg)—Spaciousness of the low-range chorus sound. ● High Pre Delay (0.0~100.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 118 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters 64. VS Overdrive This is an overdrive that provides heavy distortion. ● Drive (0~127)—Degree of distortion. Also changes the volume. ● Tone (0~127)—Sound quality of the Overdrive effect. ● Amplifier Sw (Off, On)—Turns the Amp Simulator on/off. ● Amplifier Type (Small, Built-In, 2-Stack, 3-Stack)—Type of guitar amp.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 119 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MFX types and parameters ● Delay 1 Time [msec] (0~1300ms)—Delay time from when sound is input to delay 1 until the delay sound is heard. ● Delay 1 Time [note] (musical notes)—Delay times can be set as a note-value of a tempo, if you set the “Sync” parameter above to “Note”. Specify the value of the desired note.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 120 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters ● Shuffle Rate (0~100%)—Adjusts the ratio (as a percentage) of the time that elapses before Delay B sounds relative to the time that elapses before the Delay A sounds. When set to 100%, the delay times are the same. ● Acceleration (0~15)—Adjusts the time over which the Delay Time changes from the current setting to its specified new setting.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 121 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r MFX types and parameters ● Level (0~127)—Output level. 76. LoFi Noise In addition to a lo-fi effect, this adds various types of noise such as white noise and disc noise. ● LoFi Type (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)—Degrades the sound quality. The sound quality grows poorer as this value is increased. ● Post Filter Type (OFF, LPF, HPF)—Type of filter. OFF: no filter is used. LPF: cuts the frequency range above the Cutoff value.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 122 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters ● EQ High Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the high frequency range. ● Balance (D100:0W, D50:50W, D0:100W)—Volume balance between the direct (D) and the effect sound (W). ● Level (0~127)—Output level. 82. Sympa Reso On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal allows other strings to resonate in sympathy with the notes you play, creating rich and spacious resonances.
BK-7m_UK.book Page 123 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Index Numerics 1st note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 2nd bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 A Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Accordionist1/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 After Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Always . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Arranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 60 Chord Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BK-7m_UK.book Page 124 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m Index Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading factory settings . . . . . . Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lower Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LWR . . . .
BK-7m_UK.book Page 125 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 AM Backing Module BK-7m T Tap Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 36 Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 36 Arranger mode . . . . . . . . . .60 Makeup Tools. . . . . . . . . . . .76 Tenor Sax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Threshold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Time signature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 51, 77 Part Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Part View . . . . . . . . . . . .
BK-7m Backcover.GB Page 126 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:36 AM Backing Module BK-7m r Information 126 When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
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